bmwracer wrote:

True, but they coulda come up with something else less awkward... Like translators? They do use them in the real world...

That's for celebrity. In concept, they were speaking French.

professor Auclair that calls her baby-chan?

LOL i haven't seen it but him being dubbed would be funny.

they shouldn't dub, just put text or something. it happens all the time... but yeah if one speaks french and the other japanese is weird
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xyz wrote:

That's for celebrity.

They don't just use translators for celebs... They're used in government and business as well.

monta wrote:

professor Auclair that calls her baby-chan? LOL i haven't seen it but him being dubbed would be funny.

It didn't seem that funny in the SP... It was more awkward.

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but yeah if one speaks french and the other japanese is weird

Agreed... They could've/should've handled that scenario better, IMO.

bmwracer wrote:

Agreed... They could've/should've handled that scenario better, IMO.

I think so too, it seemed really weird to me. But I wonder what they could've done differently.

Anyways, my brother just watched the special. Another converted Juri fan. LOL.
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MissMonika wrote:

I think so too, it seemed really weird to me. But I wonder what they could've done differently.

Use Japanese actors as Frenchmen, ala Stresemann.

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Anyways, my brother just watched the special. Another converted Juri fan. LOL.

You mean the original drama didn't convert him???

bmwracer wrote:

You mean the original drama didn't convert him???

LOL. He said that for some reason, she seemed cuter in the special. I dunno, maybe it's the way she acted? In the original drama, he thought she was just funny. Yea, I don't know how my brother's mind works.
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MissMonika wrote:

LOL. He said that for some reason, she seemed cuter in the special. I dunno, maybe it's the way she acted? In the original drama, he thought she was just funny. Yea, I don't know how my brother's mind works.

He needs to re-watch the original.

MissMonika wrote:

But I wonder what they could've done differently.

IMO, not much. In defense of the SP, which sticked pretty much to the manga, most of the conversations are supposed to be in French (both Chiaki and Nodame (later on) can speak French).
This is made primarily for Japanese audiences, and they're used to watching foreign language films dubbed in Japanese. The Mongoose did made an announcement about 17:20 into part 1, first apologizing for having the viewers read subtitles, then saying from then on they'll make things easier by switching to Japanese dialog.

concertmaster wrote:

IMO, not much. In defense of the SP, which sticked pretty much to the manga, most of the conversations are supposed to be in French (both Chiaki and Nodame (later on) can speak French). This is made primarily for Japanese audiences, and they're used to watching foreign language films dubbed in Japanese. The Mongoose did made an announcement about 17:20 into part 1, first apologizing for having the viewers read subtitles, then saying from then on they'll make things easier by switching to Japanese dialog.

So desu... That explains that funky curtain break...

I hope the eventual box set will allow users to choose subs or dubs.

Kawaii...

The end of episode 8 was particularly touching . Juri-chan is a great actress. I wish there were selfless people like that...especially with members of the opposite sex .
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i wanna cry! finished downloading the 1024x576 video last night. tried to play it today but there seems to be a file error (not codec-related). geez! i was hoping to finally watch this already. now i have to redownload again. i hope there wouldn't be any problems with the 2nd video i'm currently downloading.

kitakaze wrote:

The end of episode 8 was particularly touching .

Told ya.

pinkroma wrote:

i wanna cry! finished downloading the 1024x576 video last night. tried to play it today but there seems to be a file error (not codec-related). geez! i was hoping to finally watch this already. now i have to redownload again. i hope there wouldn't be any problems with the 2nd video i'm currently downloading.

You should download the 704x396 versions...

Can't wait to see the special! Which fansubber is going to sub the special?

-JiN- wrote:

Can't wait to see the special! Which fansubber is going to sub the special?

According to D-Addicts, both SARS and Siantut are working on the subs...

No official word from them and no ETA.

yeah!!! SP1 is out! haha!!! still waiting for my SP2! watching SP1 reminds mi so much of the drama! i have the "go back home" feel! haha! but i agree with you all that it feels weird. the language is one, but it's still ok. after thinking about it, i think the reason why i felt weird about the drama is because nodame's role. it's like... having to get use to her character again. haha! her weird ways. but still... a drama that i will miss so much!

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the musicians' sportsmanship is great! and almost all of the actors and actresses in the drama came back to show face. haha! parts where chiaki tear-ed over conducting were good too! but somehow, i hope more love is there. but the preview of SP2 shows that! haha! yeah!

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yeah!!! SP1 is out! haha!!! still waiting for my SP2! watching SP1 reminds mi so much of the drama! i have the "go back home" feel! haha! but i agree with you all that it feels weird. the language is one, but it's still ok. after thinking about it, i think the reason why i felt weird about the drama is because nodame's role. it's like... having to get use to her character again. haha! her weird ways. but still... a drama that i will miss so much! Click on button to reveal/hide spoiler: the musicians' sportsmanship is great! and almost all of the actors and actresses in the drama came back to show face. haha! parts where chiaki tear-ed over conducting were good too! but somehow, i hope more love is there. but the preview of SP2 shows that! haha! yeah!

Yow, you sure are happy.... haha!!

its already out, I havent seen yet, coz Im waiting for the subs to come out...gyabooooooo!!